Eden Valley Cycling UK

 Weather forecast quite good (the odd shower but bright and breezy) Route from Langwathby along the fellside to Hallbankgate for stop at the hub and then on to Alston and back over Hartside. details  55mi and 1251m ascent. See below and GPX It would be good to have some company! Start 0930 Langwathby Green  Text: 07711 842885  

Note 10.00 start from Langholm Townhead car park by river.  North west to cross the river at Bentpath then back over  at Westerkirk Mains for Balliehill and Castle O'er to Eskdalemuir and  lunch at  Eskdalemuir Community Hub (open...for snacks, soup etc. or BYO) then return via Sandyford, Boreland and Paddockhole.   40 miles, quiet roads. Please TEXT if you'd like to join us!  07437 217187, Cheers, Gill S

 A 70 mile, fairly flattish, ride starting at 09:30 from Dalston & heading, on quiet roads, over to the coast at Allonby. Then following the coast north through Silloth, Abbeytown, Anthorn, Bowness on Solway, Great Orton & back to Dalston. Lunch at Silloth. Coffee at Bowness on Solway.  Map & GPX file  >> HERE << Let me know on 07855534727 (text or WhatsApp) if you fancy joining me. Cheers, John H

Highways England (HE) want our views on its proposals for making the A66 dual carriageway from Penrith to Scotch Corner. HE do not want cyclists on the A66 once the works are complete. The changes will also affect our local riding. The proposals can be seen on HE's website "www.highwaysengland.co.uk/A66-NTP". From the website you will see there are consultation meetings at various places starting on Monday the 27th September (in Penrith) running through most days to Thursday the 14th October at various places. Please have a look. Please tell me of your thoughts, if you like.

 3 Bike Ride on Wednesday 22nd September. If anyone would like to join me for a ride tomorrow either from Cotehill or Dalston please contact me this evening and we'll fix something up. 01228561561  or  07802415607 Cheers James

Rosie will lead a ride from Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by. Leave at 9.30 and ride about15 miles to Morland for coffee/brunch.  Returning by a different 15 miles. Route yet to be decided!

 Leaving Dalston at 9.30 and heading out to Talkin Tarn via Wetheral. BYO elevenses and either BYO lunch or cafe at Talkin. Return via Armathwaite. 43 miles at a moderate pace and all welcome.  Text 07906896503

 Having a clear out and have two rear Altura Arran 46l panniers to give away to a good home (give something to charity if you have a conscience!) Gussetted closure - Rixen and Kaul fitting to rack - external pocket and lid pocket. Waterproof extra cover folds into back. Ring or text geoff  07711842885

Hi folks, Gauging interest in a post Easter meet as we used to have in those Halcyon pre-covid days! Please advise answers / comments / insults to:   lesandruth@gmail.com Note this will be sent to all via email and also posted on the blog.   ATTENDANCE – Very Likely / Possible / Very Unlikely DATES – Easter April 15-18 th   and bank   holiday   May 2 nd which suggests April   23 rd to 30 th (Sat changeover, though some places Friday) or pre Easter eg 11 th to 18 th ; earlier in April could be cold!   May 7 th to 14 th also possible. Please advise   preference / comments. VENUE: for   those who are likely to attend, confirm ok with Ellesmere which was the venue we cancelled due to covid, but if not state at least   one other preference. Note I have not checked availability with the Ellesmere lodge venue.   Finally due to a clash I am unlikely to attend. Though happy to organise the booking (help / suggestions always appreciated) and do the up front finances, will n

Rosie is leading a 2 bike ride from Beacon Edge Cemetery lay-by, Penrith at 9.30, going by Newton Rigg to Greystoke and Pooley Bridge for 11ses/early lunch. returning by Lowther. 30 miles. I am leading a 3 bike ride from Kirkby Stephen public carpark, off Christian Head near the Grammar School, starting at 9.30. Going over Tan Hill to Grinton, Castle Bolton, Hawes, Buttertubs, and back to Kirkby Stephen. 60 miles and a bit hilly! 

 I'm going up to Kilhope Cross (hopefully) to watch the tour go through if anyone is interested text me and maybe meet up on the way or out there. They are due to go through at 1330 ish Geoff

 Rosie and myself are going to lead a 2 bike ride to the picnic leaving Beacon Edge cemetery lay-by at 9.30. We will do a loop through Skelton and Armathwaite, to arrive at the stone circle in time for the club gathering. About 28 miles to get there.

Sunday 12th September Club Picnic - I'm cycling from Carlisle to Brampton, Hallbankgate, Alston, over Hartside & onto Long Meg Stone Circle. If anyone wants to cycle with me, or meet somewhere on route, that would be great. I don't mind travelling 'off course' to meet. Message me 07855534727 to make arrangements. Cheers. John H 

 Meet at Long Meg stone circle by Little Salkeld on Sunday from 12:30 for a picnic. Come by yourself, or better still, come along with others. There are spaces on the  Runs List  (or use WhatsApp) to publicise your plans and let others know. Bring your own food, enjoy some good company and catch up with people you haven't seen for a while. Bill

Newcastleton & Kielder Lakeside Way Trail (with options) Option 1 09:30 from Newcastleton, Scottish Borders, to Kielder Castle (15 miles) & then around Kielder Water on the Lakeside Way trail (26 miles) returning to Newcastleton by same route. 56 miles total. Free parking at Douglas Square, Newcastleton. There are 2 cafes, convenience stores, pubs & public toilets available.  Option 2. Just the round Kielder Lakeside Way route, (26 miles) meet at Kielder Castle (approx) 11.00 hours for coffee. There are also options to trim a few miles off the Lakeside Way trail if required. The Lakeside Way follows the 26 mile Kielder Water shoreline. A unique, beautiful cycling experience accessing the most scenic parts of the lake shore on a multi-user, traffic free, trail for walkers, cyclists, horse riders & wheelchair users & clearly signposted all the way. The surface is finely crushed, heavily compacted, well drained gravel & is rideable on any type of bike though, in m